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![Baby Dentistry: Teething & Other Joys - <p>It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But your baby’s oral health is very important, both in the present and to set the stage for a lifetime of health. Today Family Dental Practice would like to talk about […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Baby-Dentistry-pu13wiiujh5lsdox1lyvuqe7h7roqz4v94ab66rge0.jpg)
It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon th...
Continue Reading »![Is Flossing Really Necessary? - <p>How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or regret over a habit you have trouble keeping? Did you get excited about recent headlines saying flossing isn’t necessary? We’re sorry to break the news, but as your oral […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Flossing-psotxfd425j21hvlw54h8tiipuzb5j4tesbwvdlv3s.jpg)
How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or r...
Continue Reading »![Oral Health Tips at Every Age - <p>A few things are equally important for your oral health, no matter what your age or stage of life. Good nutrition, brushing and flossing habits, visiting the dentist and a little fluoride are always (always) the essentials – you won’t ever hear us say otherwise. However, your dental hygiene routine requires unique considerations for each […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Oral-Health-ps01tl3wb3d4y1xeue64vn1uj7vc72h1k4vhf630zc.jpg)
A few things are equally important for your oral health, no matter what your age or stage of life. Good nutrition, brushing and flossing habits, visit...
Continue Reading »![Sugar: Teeth’s Worst Nightmare - <p>People in the United States eat more sugar than any other country in the world. (Fortunately, we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) You hear it all the time: “sugar rots your teeth.” But is it true? What exactly does sugar do to your teeth and why is it so bad? […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Sugar-Teeth-ppovnw1glzea3sh4ypcuwzt5yhkal6umio7saixvw8.jpg)
People in the United States eat more sugar than any other country in the world. (Fortunately, we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) Yo...
Continue Reading »![Does Your Child Have Painful Sores in Their Mouth? This Virus Could be the Cause - <p>You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Open mouth, insert foot” to describe a moment in which someone’s said something they wish they hadn’t, but have you heard of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Despite it being a relatively common virus, it’s one that makes a lot of parents furrow their brow in confusion. Maybe the awareness […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Hand-Foot-Mouth-Disease-pla8odhikwmvm9fldetlgt1qp9ou4zwm3cnoyvglvc.jpg)
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Open mouth, insert foot” to describe a moment in which someone’s said something they wish they hadn’t, bu...
Continue Reading »![Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous? - <p>Thumb sucking is normal behavior for babies and young children. But just how normal? More than 75% of little ones suck their thumbs, fingers, hands, pacifiers, or other items such as the corner of a blanket during these early years. Most kids stop this behavior on their own between the ages of three and six. […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Thumb-Sucking-pihiiadtgmczld3hgvkatnbccb0loevew0j5qnihtk.jpg)
Thumb sucking is normal behavior for babies and young children. But just how normal? More than 75% of little ones suck their thumbs, fingers, hands, p...
Continue Reading »![Can Poor Oral Health Cause Diabetes? - <p>Diabetes is a chronic and complicated disease that affects how your body processes sugar—its main source of energy. Diabetes symptoms mostly affect your heart, eyes, nerves, and kidneys, but it can affect your whole body, including your mouth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and almost 2 […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Diabetes-pihhxdh3ebqb9ph4lc44ufb4io3leuuf0hz8c0iu9k.jpg)
Diabetes is a chronic and complicated disease that affects how your body processes sugar—its main source of energy. Diabetes symptoms mostly affect ...
Continue Reading »![This Film Can Wreak Havoc on Your Child’s Smile - <p>We’re not talking about a movie, but a hardened substance on your child’s teeth called tartar or calculus—another slightly confusing term, right? No math equations here, except maybe Plaque + Time = Tartar. That’s right, tartar begins as plaque, which is the accumulation of tiny food particles and bacteria. Our mouths are home to upwards […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Children-Tartar-pfv6xd6cxnr4i2uulkcxgpvc08yp9yvtnmghsfciwo.jpg)
We’re not talking about a movie, but a hardened substance on your child’s teeth called tartar or calculus—another slightly confusing term, right...
Continue Reading »![Ages & Stages: Kids & Oral Hygiene - <p>Very few opinions are universally shared, but we’re willing to bet on one: the best dental checkups are the ones where Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro says the beautiful words: “No cavities!” At-home oral hygiene routines are the most effective tool people of any age have to keep their teeth healthy, but when it comes […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Kids-Oral-Hygiene-Ages-Stages-pe4wehpy4h9uboye778qqvfy155xt6wsuwbtyztho8.jpg)
Very few opinions are universally shared, but we’re willing to bet on one: the best dental checkups are the ones where Dr. Buchholtz & Dr. Garro...
Continue Reading »![What’s a Pulpotomy? Pain Relief for Tiny Teeth - <p>The pulp is found in the center of each tooth and consists of tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, which work together to provide oxygen and nutrients that keep them healthy and strong. If one or more teeth suffer a traumatic injury or decay, the pulp can become inflamed or infected. When this happens in a […]</p>](https://www.familydentalpracticewatertown.com/wp-content/uploads/bfi_thumb/Pulpotomy-pd3z43h1jy7ocy4v9dig49hhpne25b9z5moqao0beg.jpg)
The pulp is found in the center of each tooth and consists of tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, which work together to provide oxygen and nutrients t...
Continue Reading »With extended office hours we can find an appointment time that works with your busy schedule. We are also available for emergency appointments on the weekends. We offer comprehensive dental care in the office to include orthodontics, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric care and more. Don’t wait to take care of your oral health - contact us today for an appointment.
